Bristol and Weston Mortgages Online Support The 2024 Brightwell Colour Run

Caz Blake-Symes • June 12, 2024


Bristol Mortgages Online have been supporters of The Brightwell for the past few years. They were one of the first businesses to join The Brightwell 100, the Charity’s Corporate Network.


On Sunday 9 June The Brightwell held its 2024 Colour Run for the second consecutive year at the Jubilee Green Fields in Bradley Stoke.

Phil Clark, Managing Director, Bristol Mortgages Online, kindly volunteered to help on the day.


As you can imagine with lots of families running at this event, safety is vitally important. The first aid cover was provided with an ambulance and two paramedics by Bristol Ambulance Services, the cost of this was kindly sponsored by Bristol Mortgages Online and Weston Mortgages Online.



The event was a great success and raised over £4,000 for The Brightwell, who offer therapies and support for those living with chronic neurological conditions  in the Greater Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.


The photo shows Phil Clark, the paramedics, Doro Pasantes, CEO of the charity and Lara Carnell, the Event Organiser and Fundraiser at The Brightwell.

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